Estimator

Intermediate Estimator - Residential Home Building - Norwest, Sydney NSW

Perks

• Work across both Sales & Production Estimating
• Join an award-winning major builder with a high-performing team
• Clear long-term career progression and ongoing development opportunities

About The Company

My client is an award-winning residential builder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes across NSW. As one of the industry's leading builders, they have built a collaborative, high-performing estimating team and provide excellent career development opportunities for ambitious estimators looking to broaden their experience. Whether your background is in Sales or Production Estimating, this business will provide the training and support to develop your skillset across both disciplines.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Estimator looking to broaden their experience across both Sales and Production Estimating. Working as part of a large, experienced estimating team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate site costs, variations, tenders and production orders while working closely with suppliers, supervisors and internal stakeholders. Candidates with experience in either Sales or Production Estimating who are eager to learn the other side of the business are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Include

• Preparing sales estimates including site costs, variations and tender pricing
• Completing production estimating and preparing orders for construction
• Reviewing architectural and engineering drawings and specifications
• Preparing Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and take-offs
• Liaising with architects, engineers, construction supervisors, contractors and suppliers
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier quotations
• Managing supplier allocations based on pricing, quality and capacity
• Preparing margin reports and identifying pricing variances
• Maintaining estimating databases, assemblies and price files to ensure pricing accuracy
• Completing on-site measures and quantity take-offs where required
• Assisting with supplier negotiations and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Responding to estimating queries from internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• Ensuring all estimates comply with relevant Australian Standards, NCC requirements and company specifications

About You

You will be an Estimator with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience working within the volume home building industry. You may come from either a Sales Estimating or Production Estimating background and be looking to expand your knowledge across both disciplines.

To Be Successful, You Will Possess

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as an Estimator within a volume home builder
• Experience in either Sales Estimating or Production Estimating, with a willingness to learn both disciplines
• Ability to read and interpret residential building plans, specifications and tender documentation
• Strong mathematical ability and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Certificate IV in Building & Construction or similar qualifications will be highly regarded but are not essential
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop your estimating career

Why Join

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of Australia's leading residential builders, recognised for its quality, stability and commitment to employee development. You'll become part of a high-performing estimating team where collaboration, knowledge sharing and career progression are genuinely encouraged. Whether you're looking to transition from Sales into Production Estimating, or vice versa, you'll receive the support and mentoring needed to develop into a well-rounded estimator. With a competitive salary of $90k-$100k + Super, strong leadership and long-term career pathways, this is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious estimator looking to take the next step in their career.

How To Apply

Interested? Click ‘Apply’ and upload your resume, or reach out directly to Anna Drillsma on 0417 961 056 for a confidential chat. Every application is treated with complete confidentiality - your details will never be shared without your permission.

You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.